Leo Teles (He/His)

You may be wondering if you need a therapist … or if a coach would be more appropriate for your lifestyle. In reality, you could probably answer “yes” to both. With growth in the fields of psychotherapy, there often isn’t much of a discernible difference between them. You will find both psychotherapists and coaches working from “positive psychology” or “solution-focused” approaches that are future-oriented and focus more on your strengths and goals than on your past. I will ask you questions to understand exactly what is happening with you. For example, if you tell me, “Im anxious”, I won't assume what that means based upon my own beliefs, but rather I will be curious, ask questions and I will try to learn more about what that means to you. Let me help you. I utilize our time together to build a relationship that ultimately serves to achieve your goals and create a happier, fuller life. ​

Something in your life is not the way you want it to be and it is distressing you. I specialize in brief, as needed online psychotherapy for individual adults and couples and work from an orientation centered on you which focuses on strengths, future goals and expectations. I see myself as a specialist in asking questions while you, the expert on your own life, are the specialist in the development of the content of any solution. The way I work, simply put, is all about you. It’s about your goals and what is important for you to achieve. Some describe me as “lovingly confrontational”. This means I will not only witness your growth process and encourage you; but I will also tell you whenever I feel you are preventing yourself from becoming the person you want to be. I am a LGBT therapist that thrives in helping the community.